Development Coordinator jobs in Norfolk, VA

The Development Coordinator is responsible for working with the Chief Development Officer in fund-raising efforts and activities in accordance with the mission of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, and the priorities established by the Chesapeake Hospital Authority.  Focus will be on fundraising, special events, and marketing opportunities.

The Special Events role will be responsible for expanding the outreach and revenue for the annual Bra-ha-ha, Gala and 5k as well as other events as established by the strategic plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis by both roles/positions with responsibilities specific to each role also outlined individually.  Other tasks and/or duties may be assigned.

• Act as a good steward of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare and the Foundation’s mission and values
• Maintain key donor relationships effectively
• Serve as backup to manage and maintain specialized donor database software, and assure integrity of data and records, deleting duplicate records, utilizing appropriate coding of gifts and appeals, and appropriately handling confidential information
• Compose correspondence and thank you letters associated with assigned donors and programs
• Interface with Foundation Board members, volunteers, donors, and hospital employees in support of fundraising and development efforts
• Complete projects in a timely and well organized manner
• Represent CRH to donors, prospects, and public by attending CRH fundraising events and any other assigned activity related to CRH in the community
• Understand and use the principles, equipment, practices, and procedures required to identify and secure funding sources and expense ratios to meet program goals
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure all goals are met for event execution
• Models and fosters behavior that establishes a culture that values volunteer relationships, CRH executive management, and is consistent with the values, goals and objectives of the Foundation
• Staff liaison for the special events committees of the Foundation, coordinating all aspects of fundraising and special events activities
• Plans, organizes, recruits and trains volunteers for fundraising projects
• Responsible for campaign goals as well as the overall goal of the Foundation
• Special event development including corporate sponsors, vendors, individual donors and additional revenue opportunities
• Assist in developing donor recognition standards for assigned Foundation activities and coordinate proper sponsorship and individual donor recognition throughout events and Foundation collateral
• Provide support as needed for fundraising activities including annual campaigns, employee giving campaign, special events, major gifts, and planned giving
• Assist with the development of content for Foundation newsletter
• Contribute to development of annual department goals and long range plans
• Attend all internal and external events

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or other related field or applicable experience

Preferred Education:

Experience: 3 years direct event and fundraising experience